BookatlasPiano Rabbit Hole: Improvisation Theory & Practice
2211 / 18210 · Workshop 2 — “Autumn Leaves”: ii–V–I, Circle Motion, Minor Resolution, and Real Jazz Language← prev⊞ allnext →

2.61The first full arrangement plan

Intro

Am7♭5 → D7♭9 → Gm6

First melody

shell voicings, literal melody

Second phrase

add 9ths

Major ii–V

slightly fuller

Minor ii–V

make F♯→G audible

Repeat

one tritone substitution

Solo chorus

motif + chord-tone targeting

Final melody

return to recognizable tune

Ending

Am7♭5 → D7♭9 → Gm6/9

That's a complete jazz arrangement.